CH 2
Lucy POVLoke surprised the rest of the room by banging the Other Idiot from the Council against the far wall with a growl. I wasn't too surprised knowing his inner-Lion would be fairly close to the surface. At least that's what Momma always said would happen when spirits got intimate. "How did you phrase that request again?" He nearly bellowed in a low dark growl. "Loke, calm, he meant no harm by his comment. Right?" Makarov tried to soothe. It didn't work. Even with the Boy nodding emphatically. So I walked over and placed my hand on the arm holding the idiot. "I'm okay. As long as you're here no one will harm me. It's okay." I whispered softly in his ear. Even if I wanted Leo to throttle the man, it was better to let him go for now. In a louder voice, I threatened: "Besides I'm sure we can always tell some of the Ladies on the Council." That seemed to appease Loke. Enough to at least let the douche go. It also made Douchebag McDouchepants pale greatly.
Now properly Cowed, the Boy decided to tell us why they needed me for a job. Apparently, something is killing the Elite Young of Fiore. They want me to play the part of Lucky Lady Lucy again. Unfortunately for them, it's considered an S-rank job. One I refuse to work without a partner that is S-ranked and can fit into the elite crowd. Makarov just stared at my brilliant plan to force them to include Loke, without telling them he's a spirit.
"It just so happens that I'm an S-ranked Wizard that could blend in, you might say I wasn't even there half the time. Especially with the only other S-ranked, you'd feel comfortable with is out on a Job too." Loke slyly sidled up beside me while talking to the Council dog. The dog cowered and just nodded saying he'd let the Council know the terms on which the Job would be accepted.
Once he'd gone Makarov and Loke looked at me for an explanation. "OK, so, the thing earlier Loke, was that those two wizards tried to kidnap me when I was a baby and I didn't want to deal with them. As for just now… well, Mira and I kept up the illusion of you being human in case something like this came up. I didn't want you to have to deal with discrimination just because you are a spirit." I finished out of breath trying to get it all said in one go. Makarov nodded. "At any rate, the Council will get back to us in a few days. Until then unless something pressing comes up; go enjoy being young." Makarov dismissed. Loke went to take me with him down to the rest of the Guild but I needed to have one more discussion with Makarov. I told him to go on and I'd meet him out there. He just nodded and left.
Makarov looked at me expectantly. "After this Job for the Council, as long as it doesn't exceed 9 months, I'll need to go to the spirit world for a day." He nodded. I'm still often surprised that Mom told him everything so long ago but then I guess it was a good thing. I have an ally and someone other than Momma and Papaw to go to about things. "Alright, I'll have Mira take you off the roster for those three months. Wait why in nine months?" His expression was puzzled when he asked that.
"Because in 9 months time my seal will break. And I still need to tell Father about everything." His eyes bulged at that. He looked about ready to faint. "I know it won't give him much time to wrap his head around things, but then he also has forever to get used to it." Again he nodded. After that, I left to let Makarov have some peace.
Loke POV
Lucy looks amazing in my Star-Dress colors…. Stars and that kiss….. She's trying to kill me…. I can just tell. I mean her PJs? And then her outfit. And her use of that whip…. I'll never hear the end of if anyone ever catches wind that the Celestial Lion swoons when his master uses her whip…. On the other hand…..
What in Earthland was that reaction to the past hour? I mean My inner-lion is never this close to the surface. I've only heard from Scorpio how his inner-scorpion comes out when he's intimate with Aquarius, his MATE. Or feels that Aquarius is in danger of some kind. I don't think I should be feeling this way since my mate hasn't been "created"/Born yet…. Or has she…. Ugh….
I heard the regular commotion of the guild come into focus. I decided to make Lucy's life easier. If only to appease my inner-lion. Using a little of my light magic, I got everyone's attention. "Listen up Guys! Not a word about earlier unless Lucy brings it up or I'll start spilling secrets." Everyone gulped and nodded knowing I had something on everyone. It takes quite a bit of Earthland alcohol to influence a Spirit. Even if the said spirit is living as a human. Oh well…. Then everyone was looking behind me. Turning I saw Lucy coming downstairs. It was like seeing her for the first time. She smiled at me in a way she'd never smiled before. Like I was her whole world. It was dazzling. SHE was dazzling. She came up to me. Lightly pushed on my chin saying I'd catch flies that way. Then she laced her arm through mine. She led me over to Levy and Gajeel; who were at the bar talking to Mira.
Lucy POV
Loke was adorable as I came out of Makarov's Office. Telling everyone to not comment on the kiss or anything after that. Then he turned to me and gaped. Like this was some fairy tale moment where the girl comes down the stairs and the boy is left speechless. Anyway, after I threaded my arm through his, I made a beeline toward Levy and Gajeel. They were talking with Mira at the bar. I apologized immediately for startling them with my actions and words from earlier. "... you see that man, I suppose he could be called a man, from earlier has harassed me before at Council functions. So I reacted to him in a bit of an extreme way." Gajeel and Loke both got dark looks at hearing that the Idiot from the Council has harassed women before. Levy just accepted my apology. "When and how has he harassed you before?!"Loke darkly growled in my ear, "Because I think I just found a 'scratching post' for my claws!" he continued, wrapping his arms around me protectively. "So what was that with the two wizards in Dark cloaks?" Gajeel interrupted Loke from saying any more. "Oh! That, well, uh... they tried to kidnap me when I was a baby. I just didn't want to deal with them right that minute." I abashedly replied. Afterward, we stayed at the Guild for a bit then we headed back to my apartment.
Loke had kept his arm around me since the conversation with Levy and Gajeel. As we walked by the men on the river Loke attempted to convince me to let him stay the night. "Princess, I don't feel like you should by yourself while those Males are in the vicinity. What with everyone and their brother barging into your apartment at all hours of the day. If it's alright with you, I'd rather stay here tonight. I'll sleep on the couch and behave." I giggled at his pleading-serious face. "Silly Lion! I was just about to ask you to stay. If you absolutely want to sleep on the couch that's fine. I'd rather you slept on the bed next to me. As the couch is really only comfy to sleep on for people of shorter statures." We Had reached my apartment by that point. Loke just kinda stared at me for a moment then he laughed. Good! At least he's no longer in a dark place. While I think the growling and snarling can be cute...I'd rather he was joyful and happy. He stayed true to his word. He let me go through a bath and change without any pervertedness on his part.